French Institute Alliance Française, New York City

Animation First Festival

Fri–Sun, Jan 25–27
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FIAF’s wildly successful festival of French animation returns with provoking feature-length films, exciting shorts, immersive exhibits, video game demonstrations, panels with filmmakers, and much more.

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Winter French Classes

Jan 7–Mar 25
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Adults and children (ages 1-17) learn French in immersive classes offered for students at all levels from complete beginners to native French speakers. Weekday and Saturday options available.

Manhattan Classes • Montclair Classes

Upcoming Highlights

Le Trou

CinéSalon: Jacques Becker • Tue, Jan 22 at 4 & 7:30pm • Free for Members

One of the greatest prison break films of all time! Four hardened criminals planning an escape must decide whether to trust their new cellmate, a well-bred young convict.

Kirikou and the Sorceress

Animation First Opening Night • Screening & Party • Fri, Jan 25 at 7pm

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Kirikou and the Sorceress with the film's director Michel Ocelot.

Erotic Shorts

Animation First Opening Night • Fri, Jan 25 • Party from 8:30pm • Screening at 9:30pm

See sensual, naughty, poetic, and risqué works that celebrate passion, desire, and fantasy through sublimely creative and unconventional filmmaking.

The Paris Opera & Ballet: Thierrée / Shechter / Pérez / Pite

Just Announced! NY Premiere HD Screening • Sun, Feb 3 at 1pm

Experience the supreme artistry and innovation of the Paris Opera’s resident ballet company in a dazzling program featuring diverse works from four contemporary choreographers.

TILT Kids Festival

Sat, Mar 2–Sun, Mar 31 • Ticket on sale now!

Join us for adventurous art for all audiences! TILT returns with theater, music, dance, visual art, circus, and more by celebrated and innovative French, Francophone, and American artists.

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Become a Member

Enjoy the best perks in town, from free CineSalon films and wine-beer receptions every Tuesday to special access to world-class performances, exclusive invitations to Members-only events, and more.

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Visit the Library

The Haskell Library offers an extensive collection of literature and language books for all ages, as well as rich multimedia materials and digital access to over 250 newspapers and magazines.

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FIAF Preschool

The FIAF Preschool provides your toddler (ages 2½ to 4) a joyful entry into French language and culture, combining the best of French and American teaching methods within a rich, multicultural environment.

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New York, NY 10022
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